With just a week to go for CMAT 2026, candidates must now prepare for the exam day. Know key dos and don’ts of the exam day here.
CMAT 2026 dos and don'ts
CMAT 2026 exam will be held in CCTV vigil and candidates will be required to follow certain guidelines during the exam to avoid disqualification. For fair conduct of the exam, NTA follows certain rules which includes prohibition of certain items and activities. CMAT 2026 aspirants must know the key dos and don’ts of the exam so that they are not caught in an unfavourable situation on the exam day.
CMAT Dos
- Carry two copies of the CMAT 2026 admit card on exam day, in A4 size paper. Affix a recent passport size photo on it.
- Carry the original copy of a valid photo ID card for identification purpose.
- Reach the examination centre as per the reporting time on exam day.
- Carry a passport size photo, preferably the one uploaded in CMAT application form 2026, to paste on attendance sheet.
- PwD candidates must carry PwD certificate and scribe certificate issued by a competent authority
- Cooperate with test centre staff during identification and verification process.
- Aim to complete the test 10 minutes before the exam, so that you can review your answers.
- Drop the sheet given to you for rough work in the drop box before leaving the test centre.
Commonly asked questions
- Do not carry prohibited items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
- Don't wear jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms and closed shoes. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear goggles, caps & head gears, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for the exam. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam. So, reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the CMAT admit card.
- Don't cheat or indulge in mal practices. You will be disqualified if caught indulging in any such ACT.
- Don't create a ruckus inside the test lab or disturb other candidates
- Don't leave your seat until the exam duration gets over and the invigilator announces exit.
CMAT exam day dos:
- Reach exam centre on time.
- Carry two copies of the CMAT admit card, one photo ID card and a photo
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
- Cooperate with test centre staff
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CMAT Don’ts
- Do not reach the CMAT exam centre Gates will be closed 30 minutes before exam commencement.
- Do not carry electronic items such as phone, watch, earphone, Bluetooth device, etc. and wear any accessory having metal.
- Do not carry bags and valuables. There will be no option to deposit bags at the test centre.
- Don’t leave the test hall before the exit process start.
- Don’t cheat or try unfair means to appear for the test. You can be disqualified.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Three months may not be enough for CMAT preparation, if you're doing it from scratch. However, if you are preparing for CAT, XAT, NMAT, you can prepare for CMAT in 3 months as you have clear understanding of the syllabus already and you will need exam specific practice only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, candidates are not required to appear in CMAT to be eligible for BTech in CSE + MBA integated course at UIT, Karnavati University. For this course, candidates are required to appear in either JEE Mains or GUJCET to qualify for admissions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
If you have appeared for CMAT before and have complete conceptual clarity of topics, you can prepare for CMAT with mock test practice only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
Manorama Year Book, Lucent's General Knowledge will be a good source to prepare static GK for CMAT. Apart from that, you should refer Pratiyogita Darpan and GK Today for current affairs.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, you should carry a passport size photo along with the CMAT admit card on the exam day. The photo should preferably be the same as uploaded in the application form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
CMAT 2027 admit card will not be release offline. Candidates will have to download it from the CMAT-NTA website only after logging into their account.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Although reporting time is mentioned on every candidate's CMAT admit card, they should reach at least an hour before the exam starting time.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, the digital copy of CMAT 2027 admit card will not be acceptable at the test centre. Candidates will have to carry 2 hard copies of the hall ticket on the exam day.
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Contributor-Level 7
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